What’s On: Lane Cove MAY LANE COVE LIBRARY
SUSTAINABILITY AND BUSHCARE
All events are free.Call 9911 3634 to book.
Unwrapped: Going Plastic Free Workshop Thursday 4 May, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Lane Cove Library. Plastic-free lifestyle blogger Sarah Tait shares her tips on transitioning to a plastic free life. Bookings via 9911 3507.
Discover your World War I Australian Soldier Saturday 6 May, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Come along to this small hands-on workshop to learn how to trace your Australian World War I serviceman or woman. Law Talk – Cyber Safety: Be Scam Aware Tuesday 16 May, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. The NSW Department of Fair Trading presents this talk on the types of cyber scams and how to be safe online. History Talk - Battles For Bullecourt: April - May 1917, Thursday 18 May, 6:15pm. Hear Lieutenant Colonel David Wilson, military historian and battlefield guide, discuss the two battles of Bullecourt (April – May 1917). Book Launch - Lane Cove Literary Awards 2016: An Anthology & Celebrating Lane Cove: Anthology 2017 Wednesday 24 May, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. Join us to celebrate the publication of these two books. This event also launches the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2017. Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – The Story of Opera: Thursday 25 May, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Musician Graham Ball presents this talk on how Opera has travelled around the world from the baroque era to the present. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea: Friday 26 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Lane Cove Library will be serving morning tea. Gold coin donation appreciated. Author Talk @ Lane Cove Library – Tina Allen discusses pioneering surgeon Bill Gibson: Tuesday 30 May, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Lane Cove Library and Burns Bay Bookery present author & medical scientist Tina Allen who will speak about her biographical work about Bill Gibson: pioneering bionic ear surgeon. ROAD SAFETY Bike Maintenance Workshop: Thursday 4 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Find out how to care for your bike in this practical workshop (Lane Cove residents only). Bookings via 9911 3576.
For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555. 28 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 262 I MAY 2017
Living with Big Trees Saturday 13 May, 9:00am 11:30am. Join tree expert Margot Blues fo a closer look at large trees. Discover how they grow, how they cope with different environments, why they shed branches and more. Bookings - www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583. Introduction to Bushcare Workshop Friday 19 May, 10:00am - 2:00pm. This workshop explains the guiding principles in bush regeneration and includes plant identification and a walk to a field site to discuss Bushcare concepts and ideas. Bookings via www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583. SENIORS Staying in Your Own Home Seminar Wednesday 17 May, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Lane Cove Civic Centre. This free seminar will explain what services are available to support older people to stay in their own home and how to apply for these services. To make a booking call 9911 3591. SAVE THE DATE! Children’s Voices for Reconciliation Thursday 1 June, 10:30am-12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza. Join us for an exciting morning of entertainment where young people of all ages share their voice on Reconciliation through music, dance and song. For details, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals. Rare Plant Propagation Saturday 3 June, 9:00am 12:00pm. Celebrate World Environment Day by helping to propagate some of Lane Cove’s rarest plants! This project will help preserve our declining species for the future. Bookings via www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583.
